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Defying U.S., Palestine Seeks U.N. Recognition for Statehood By Thalif Deen

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23, 2011 (IPS) – If there were any lingering doubts the Palestinians would not be able to garner the support of an overwhelming majority of member states at the United Nations, they were laid to rest when the 193-member General Assembly Friday gave a rousing and rapturous welcome to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. As delegates from the …

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